I too would go with one of the .40 size trainers.. I started on the Sig Kadet MKII, great flying plane, and when U are ready, you can do some aerobatics with it. (I could Knife edge mine!) however, the Kadet MKII is a bit more involved in its construction, but is not all that difficult for a beginner to manage! I would probably steer you towards the Kadet LT 40 kit, similar flight characteristics, without being so involved in the construction as the MKII is..

if you want to go with an arf, the Sig Kadet LT.40 arf, Tower Trainer .40 or the Hangar 9 Alpha .40 are all good choices.

Craig.